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Rabbi Yaakov Salomon, C.S.W. is a noted psychotherapist, in private practice in Brooklyn, N.Y. for over 25 years. He is a Senior Lecturer and the Creative Director of Aish Hatorah's Discovery Productions. He is also an editor and author for the Artscroll Publishing Series and a member of the Kollel of Yeshiva Torah Vodaath.

In these marvelous stories -- brimming with wit, understanding, a touch of irony and a large helping of authentic Torah perspective -- we will walk with a renowned and experienced psychotherapist and popular author through the pathways of contemporary life: its crowded sidewalks, its pedestrian malls, and the occasional dead end street. This is a walk through our lives that will be fun, entertaining -- and eye-opening. In our full -- sometimes overfull -- and complex lives, Yaakov Salomon is a welcome and much-needed voice of sanity and reason.

His speaking, writing and musical talents have delighted audiences from Harvard to Broadway and everything in between. Rabbi Salomon shares his life with his wife, Temmy, and their unpredictable family.

Visitor Comments: 6

Did not know that people can be viewed this way - a new prepective, a Plus for me.

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Yvonne Michele Anderson,
May 17, 2008 6:59 AM

A wise reminder in life...

Thank you for such a very insightful discussion, as always.

"Things are seldom what they seem,
Skim milk masquerades as cream."

- HMS Pinafore

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Barry E Lerner,
May 14, 2008 9:30 PM

old hat

Interesting, but I read about the same thing in college, 55 years ago. It was called, "Pecuniary Canons of Taste" by one Thorstein Veblen. Good to be reminded of it, though.

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Richard,
May 14, 2008 12:41 PM

We are all People first

For certain reasons,I say Bravo!

Happy Birthday Israel,

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Reuven,
May 14, 2008 10:54 AM

It can''t get better than this!

I am a devoted viewer of your weekly videos. I always learn something from each one. This message is so true and so clear that I don''t believe there will ever be another message that is better said than this one. Of course, since I''m comparing things, you message that each person is unique applies to each of your videos, too. There is no need to compare them, justlearn from each of them.

Thanks

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David,
May 14, 2008 10:15 AM

DOUBLE BLIND TEST

Thanks Rabbi, You are right on. I have read articles over the years which confirms what you said. People find what they are conditioned to find.